Recent content by Boris1585

The way the pipes are laid, it makes sense to do all 6 at once. We've been advised they are unlikely to be receptive to a new connection, although would be good to know if others have managed to do this. Currently holding off asking until we've got our ducks in a row.

As a follow up, we don't notice the heat pump unless windows are open, and very noticeable in our garden when running. However luckily hasn't really impacted us, as when its on our windows are closed, we're not relaxing in the garden!

Hi, just wanted to see what peoples opinions are on our houses septic tank. We live in a rural area (no mains sewage). The septic tank is across a major but single carriageway A-road into a neighbours back garden. There is no space on our side for a septic tank/soakaway due to the road. 8...

Went through planning, adv concern re noise, and after advice from the council the final plans were a few meters further down the fence and approved. Fast forward, it’s been put in, and now when it’s on its 55dB at bedroom window. (On phone app) it sounds loud, but can’t hear through double...

Not if it’s within 1m of a boundary

Ironically we cut down the massive Leylandii which the previous owners had planted against the house earlier this year!

That’s great thank you, I’ll pop round and have a chat. We’re not worried about the view, just the noise! Potentially we’ll see if it can be repositioned, or put in some noise mitigation. Its current spot will need underground ducting to their house, so clearly been positioned to be as far away...

Hi, We’ve just received a planning notification that our neighbour is putting in an ASHP. The ASHP will sit in their back garden ~ 3-4m from our house in line with our main bedroom window which is on the 1st floor. (Garden fence and houses don’t quite line up so is nearer our house than...

I'll grab some photo's and put them up. I've flicked off the boiler to be safe until sorted. Thanks for confirming what I though would be the case, but good to know I'm not being a dick of a client. The firm has good accreditations, and prev had good experiences, but the latest install has been...

Hi, had a new sealed/unvented hot water tank installed. Hot water was back flowing up cold inlet and out pressure valve. Plumber rechecked and adjusted position of expansion unit in the multi non return/pressure regulator valve and changed pressure - no issues there. However they have however...